Pharma Production Supervisor - GMP & Process Excellence

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Supervisor for a pharmaceutical ingredients facility in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead a team of production operators, ensure GMP compliance, and drive safety and quality across daily operations.

This role involves troubleshooting, process improvements, and close collaboration with QA, R&D, and maintenance to meet production targets. The ideal candidate has a chemistry/chemical engineering background, 5+ years in chemical production with at least 2 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required in chemical-related field (Chemical Eng., Chemistry, Pharmacy)
• Minimum 5 years in chemical production with 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Solid understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules and quality objectives.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production operators.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and safety/environment regulations.
• Monitor processes, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and yield.
• Oversee efficient use of materials and equipment, minimizing waste and downtime.
• Maintain production records, batch manufacturing records (BMRs), and performance logs.
• Participate in process validation activities and support QA initiatives.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Control, and Maintenance to resolve challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to boost efficiency and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Quality focus

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Bachelors in Chemistry

Bachelors in Pharmacy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Supervisor for a pharmaceutical ingredients facility in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead a team of production operators, ensure GMP compliance, and drive safety and quality across daily operations.

This role involves troubleshooting, process improvements, and close collaboration with QA, R&D, and maintenance to meet production targets. The ideal candidate has a chemistry/chemical engineering background, 5+ years in chemical production with at least 2 years